Opinion
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A nod to Faith for exemplifying courage
Most people — myself included — know Faith James for her accomplishments on the wrestling mat, but for the last seven years, she has been wrestling with a different opponent.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Hungry giants this way come
Some say the mushroom-like proliferation of data centers across the country can’t be stopped.
Devotional Column — Jeff Fugitt: How Christ brings meaning to life
Rootedness is a good thing. I’ve recently been transplanting some flowers and vegetables and have been reminded of the connections we as human beings have that, like roots, nourish our…
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Letting the shutter fly
In the month of May, my camera goes into overdrive.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s cry foul — Our nest is in danger
My recent columns about the land-application of meat-processing sludge peeved our Barry County commissioners.
Community Voices — Skip Easter: Gardening with natural methods
One of the benefits of growing your own food is that you are in control of the types of chemicals, both natural or man-made, used in garden beds and on your plants.
Kyle Troutman: A moment to brag
As the school year comes to an end and graduation season is in full swing, I want to take a moment to brag.
Sheila Harris: Heads up, sludge-followers!
As a precursor to issuing new permits for the land-application of sludge, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public informational meeting in Jefferson City at 1 p.m., May 19, regarding the proposed issuance of four new Master General Permits, including the use of one-year and five-year P-indexes for land-application.
Merlyn Johnson: Education funding — We’ve been here before
As a superintendent — and just as important, as a taxpayer here in Barry County — I want to share a timely perspective on decisions currently being made in Jefferson City that will directly impact our students, our staff, and our community.
